Nakaluluwag

Nakaluluwag is a Filipino ethic wherein the well-off is obligated to help those in need. It comes from the blending of the Chinese concept of harmony, the Malay culture of loyalty to a family member, and the Christian teaching of helping the poor. Those in need are pictured as tightly clinging to what they have, while those who are well-off are pictures as those who will let go of some of their valuables for the those in need. "Maluwag" literally means lightly held. Filipino converts to the Church of the Latter-Day Saints translates the phrase "the rich" as "nakaluluwag" . However, some consider more than the financial aspect of the concept . This Filipino concept appears to be present even for the Filipino emigrants. . Such Filipino ethic brings about peace and harmony during times of crisis.